
01.  A man looks out over an area swept by a tsunami following an earthquake  in Sendai City, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

02.  A building swept under a bridge following a tsunami and earthquake is  seen in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

03.  A car is buried in mud and debris following an earthquake and tsunami  in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

04.  A man looks at a fishing boat swept by a tsunami at a port in Oarai  town, northeast of Tokyo March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao 

05.  A large number of cars swept by a tsunami following an earthquake are  seen in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

06.  People make their way through a street clogged with debris in Sendai  city, Miyagi prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri 

07.  A factory facility burns following an earthquake and tsunami in Sendai,  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

08.  Smoke rises from a burning factory following an earthquake and tsunami  in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

09.  Houses swept by a tsunami are seen as residents walk in Kesen Numa,  Miyagi prefecture March 12, 2011. The biggest earthquake on record to  hit Japan rocked its northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre  tsunami that killed hundreds of people and swept away everything in its  path. REUTERS/Kyodo 

10.  A flooded residential neighborhood is seen from the air following an  earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday,  with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

11.  A factory facility burns following an earthquake and tsunami in Sendai,  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

12.  Residential homes damaged by an earthquake and tsunami are seen in  Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

13.  People, in a floating container, are rescued from a building following  an earthquake and tsunami in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March  12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

14.  Earthquake and tsunami victims make their way past debris and water in  Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

15.  People wait for rescue on a rooftop following an earthquake and tsunami  in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

16.  People, in a floating container, are rescued from a building following  an earthquake and tsunami in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March  12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

17.  An energy map provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric  Administration (NOAA) shows the intensity of the tsunami in the Pacific  Ocean caused by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake which struck Japan on March  11, 2011. Thousands of people fled their homes along the Pacific coast  of North and South America on Friday as a tsunami triggered by Japan's  massive earthquake reached the region but appeared to spare it from  major damage. REUTERS/NOAA/National Environmental Satellite, Data, and  Information Service/Handout  

18.  An energy map provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric  Administration (NOAA) shows the intensity of the tsunami in the Pacific  Ocean caused by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake which struck Japan on March  11, 2011. Thousands of people fled their homes along the Pacific coast  of North and South America on Friday as a tsunami triggered by Japan's  massive earthquake reached the region but appeared to spare it from  major damage. REUTERS/NOAA/Center for Tsunami Research/Handout  

19.  Smoke rises from a residential area following an earthquake and tsunami  in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

20.  A ship (L) lifted up into a town by a tsunami following an earthquake  is seen in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

21.  A ship lifted up into a town by a tsunami following an earthquake is  seen in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

22.  People make their way past cars carried by a tsunami to the entrance of  an elementary school after an earthquake in Sendai, northeastern Japan  March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern  coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under  water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least  1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

23.  Dark black smoke rises from a town after an earthquake and tsunami in  Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

24.  Ships tossed ashore by a tsunami following an earthquake are seen in  Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

25.  Cargo containers scattered by a tsunami following an earthquake are  seen in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

26.  A ship tossed ashore by a tsunami following an earthquake is seen in  Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

27.  Buildings tossed together by the tsunami is seen in Miyagi Prefecture,  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

28.  Fire department staff watch smoke rise above a town struck by a tsunami  following an earthquake in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March  12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

29.  Smoke rises among buildings destroyed by a tsunami and earthquake in  Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

30.  Cargo containers scattered by a tsunami following an earthquake are  seen in Aomori, northern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

31.  A house destroyed by a tsunami and earthquake is seen in Iwate  Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

32.  Buildings burn after being struck by a tsunami and earthquake in Iwate  Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

33.  People wait for rescue on a building roof after the area was struck by a  tsunami and earthquake in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March  12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

34.  Ships tossed ashore by a tsunami following an earthquake are seen in  Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

35.  A man and boy walk between houses destroyed by a tsunami and earthquake  in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

36.  People build a raft on the roof of a building struck by a tsunami and  earthquake at Sendai Airport in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

37.  Houses are swept by the tsunami in Miyagi prefecture March 11, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday,  with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Picture  taken March 11, 2011.  REUTERS/Yomiuri  

38.  Residents queue for supplies at a shop in the coastal town of Mito  which displays the notice water sold out March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.      REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao   

39.  Residents queue for supplies at a shop in the coastal town of Mito  March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern  coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under  water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least  1,000 people. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao   

40.  People evacuate to higher ground during a tsunami warning after the  area was struck by an earthquake and tsunami in Iwate prefecture March  12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. REUTERS/Kyodo  

41.  People make their way among the debris from destroyed homes after an  earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday,  with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

42.  A man and child look out over destroyed homes after a tsunami and  earthquake in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

43.  An aerial view of the earthquake and tsunami damage at the coastal town  of Minamisoma March 12, 2011.     REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon   

44.  The wreckage of a train destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami is seen  near the coastal town of Sendai March 12, 2011.     REUTERS/Kim  Kyung-Hoon   

45.  An aerial view of the earthquake and tsunami damage at the coastal town  of Minami Soma March 12, 2011.     REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon   

46.  The damaged Sendai Airport is seen after an earthquake and tsunami in  Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people.    REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak 

47.  Houses are damaged after an earthquake and tsunami in Sendai,  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for  much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive  earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK television  said. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak

48.  Smoke rises from houses damaged by an earthquake and tsunami in Sendai,  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.    REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak 

49.  Roads and villages damaged by an earthquake and tsunami are seen in  Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its tsunami  warning for much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a  massive earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK  television said. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak

50.  An aerial view of the earthquake and tsunami damage at the coastal town  of Minami Soma March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.      REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon   

51.  The letters SOS are seen written on the ground at Minami Sanriku  Elementary School, after an earthquake in Minami Sanriku Town, Miyagi  Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.   REUTERS/YOMIURI 

52.  Vehicles and boats float with rubble in flood waters near the coastal  town of Sendai after the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the  region, March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for  much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive  earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK television  said.  REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon   

53.  Cars and destroyed homes swept by a tsunami are seen on a street after  an earthquake in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Yomiuri  

54.  Vehicles are seen among rubble in floodwaters near the coastal town of  Sendai, after the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the region,  March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern  coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under  water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least  1,000 people. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

55.  Damaged houses are seen after an earthquake and tsunami in Sendai,  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for  much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive  earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK television  said. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak

56.  A vehicle is half submerged at a crossroad after an earthquake and  tsunami in Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its  tsunami warning for much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours  after a massive earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami,  NHK television said. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak 

57.  Smoke is seen rising from the earthquake and tsunami devastated town of  Sendai March 12, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon   

58.  A damaged train is seen after an earthquake and tsunami in Matsushima  City, Miyagi Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri  

59.  A woman is rescued by a helicopter after an earthquake in Sendai City,  Miyagi Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri  TRANSPORT) 

60.  Abandoned housing sites remain empty after being swept by tsunami in  Sendai, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its tsunami  warning for much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a  massive earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK  television said. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak 
 
62. Smoke rises over the earthquake and tsunami-devastated town of Sendai March 12, 2011.   REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon  

63.  Cracks are seen on the snow-covered ground in woodlands near the  earthquake and tsunami-devastated town of Sendai March 12, 2011.    REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak   

64.  A stranded oil tanker is seen off the coast of Sendai, following an  earthquake and tsunami that has devastated Japan, March 12, 2011.    REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak  

65. Smoke rises from the earthquake and tsunami-devastated town of Sendai March 12, 2011.   REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak  

66.  A family prepare to sleep on a street atop a hill after Chile's  government issued an evacuation alert for the coastal areas at San  Antonio port, March 11, 2011. Chile on Friday upgraded a tsunami alert  for its coastline and remote Easter Island territory after waves  triggered by a massive earthquake in Japan hit Hawaii, and said it would  evacuate flood-prone areas along the mainland coast. REUTERS/Ivan  Alvarado

67.  Debris of houses and other structures float in the harbour near  Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday,  with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.    REUTERS/Kyodo   

68.  A person who was trapped in a building is rescued by helicopter after a  tsunami and earthquake struck in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture in  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.   REUTERS/Kyodo  

69.  A helicopter flies past Japan's Fukushima Daiichi No.1 Nuclear reactor  March 12, 2011.  Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano confirmed  on Saturday there has been an explosion and radiation leakage at the  nuclear power plant.  REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

70.  A helicopter flies past Japan's Fukushima Daiichi No.1 Nuclear reactor  March 12, 2011. Japanese nuclear authorities said that there was a high  possibility that nuclear fuel rods at a reactor at Tokyo Electric  Power's Daiichi plant may be melting or have melted, Jiji news agency  reported.       REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 

71.  This combination photo shows smoke rising from Fukushima Daiichi 1  nuclear reactor after an explosion March 12, 2011 in this still image  sequence (from L-R, top to bottom) taken from video footage. An  explosion blew the roof off the unstable reactor north of Tokyo on  Saturday, Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at  a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan.    REUTERS/NTV via Reuters TV

72.  Burned-out cars are pictured at Hitachi Harbour in Ibaraki Prefecture  in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo   

73.  Cars swept by a tsunami are seen after an earthquake in Hitachi City,  Ibaraki Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri  

74.  People look at destroyed houses in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture in  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo   

75.  Smoke rises in the distance behind destroyed houses in Kesennuma City  in Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Kyodo  

76.  A woman who was trapped in her home is carried by a Japan Self Defense  Force soldier in Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern  Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo   

77.  A man who was trapped by a tsunami is rescued by a Japan Self-Defense  Force soldier in Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern  Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its  northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo   

78.  People walk to an evacuation centre in Natori City in Miyagi Prefecture  in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of  some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri  

79.  Japan Self-Defence Force troops walk atop a wall to get around a car  tossed by a tsunami and earthquake in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture  in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.   REUTERS/Kyodo   

80.  A boat and cars swept by a tsunami are seen on a street in Miyako City,  Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo   

81.  People use a floating container to escape from floodwaters after a  tsunami and earthquake in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture in  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people.   REUTERS/Kyodo   

82.  Cars swept by a tsunami are overturned in a parking space in Kesennuma  City in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan  confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with  fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Japan  scaled back its tsunami warning for much of the country on Saturday,  nearly 24 hours after a massive earthquake struck and set off a  succession of tsunami, NHK television said. REUTERS/KYODO  

83.  Self-Defense Force officers search for missing people after a tsunami  and earthquake in Rikuzentakatashi City in Iwate Prefecture in  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri  

84.  A car swept by a tsunami is overturned on the street in Miyako City,  Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its  tsunami warning for much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours  after a massive earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami,  NHK television said. REUTERS/Kyodo   

85.  Evacuees from the area of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant take  refuge in an evacuation center in an elementary school in Namie,  Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan March 12, 2011.  An explosion  blew the roof off an unstable reactor north of Tokyo on Saturday,  Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear  plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan. The  8.9-magnitude earthquake -- the strongest ever recorded in Japan -- sent  a 10-metre tsunami ripping through towns and cities across the  northeast coast. Japanese media estimate that at least 1,300 people were  killed.  REUTERS/Kyodo   

86.  Self-Defense Force officers rescue a woman by a boat after a tsunami  and earthquake in Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture March 12, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday,  with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.  REUTERS/Yomiuri   

87.  A Japan Self Defense Forces fighter jet is swept into a building by a  tsunami at an airbase in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture in  northeastern Japan March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for  much of the country on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive  earthquake struck and set off a succession of tsunami, NHK television  said. REUTERS/Kyodo   

88.  Police move bodies to a makeshift morgue set up in a gymnasium in  Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan March 12, 2011.  Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday,  with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive  earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Japan  scaled back its tsunami warning for much of the country on Saturday,  nearly 24 hours after a massive earthquake struck and set off a  succession of tsunami, NHK television said. REUTERS/Kyodo   

89.  Self-Defense Force officers search for missing people by a boat after a  tsunami and earthquake in Souma City in Fukushima Prefecture March 12,  2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. REUTERS/Yomiuri   

90.  Fire boats battle a blaze at the Cosmo Oil facility in Ichihara City,  Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation  along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts  of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that  likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Kyodo   

91.  A bridge undergoing construction (L) is damaged together with another  bridge in Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture in northeastern Japan March  12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on  Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a  massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000  people. Japan scaled back its tsunami warning for much of the country on  Saturday, nearly 24 hours after a massive earthquake struck and set off  a succession of tsunami, NHK television said. REUTERS/Kyodo  

92.  Damaged ships are seen after a tsunami and earthquake in Kesennuma City  in Miyagi Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted devastation along  its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some  cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely  killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri  

93.  People evacuate from their destroyed village after an earthquake in  Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture March 12, 2011. Japan confronted  devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging  and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and  tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. REUTERS/Yomiuri 
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